wordpresslogoWordPress 2.8 is the latest installment of the WordPress platform, scheduled to be released on Wednesday, June 10. Many of the sites use WorPress in order to blog, even me use WordPress.

So there should be some changes from previous versions. Yesterday I wrote about the release date of WordPress 2.8 I also mentioned about the new features you can check it out here..

Today I came across another post titled “10 things you want know about WordPress 2.8”. 

There are a number of massive improvements which will make WordPress even easier to use than before, however most of the new features are under the hood. Let us see all of  the things one by one, so here are they:

Faster Load Times

The first, of smaller features, but very important features, is the ability to compress both external CSS files and embedded CSS, and the same with Javascript, both embedding and external files. It decreases both load time for the user and saves bandwidth because of compression.

Now Easier to use Widgets

Now you can drag and drop, and auto-save, on any of the registered sidebars for your theme. It’s a lot more useful and much easier to use now.

Plugin Search

Another great addition to the WordPress codebase in 2.8 is enhanced plugin search.  For a long time, and still, plugin search is not that great.  2.8 will help fix a lot of those issues and give users a greater opportunity to find what they are looking for.

New Admin Schemas

The blue color scheme received some love and has some updated features. The grey color scheme’s icons were also updated. Overall, the admin style has stayed the same though, since Automattic conducted the user experience testing back in October 2008 to draw up a new administration theme.

Search for Themes

Not only was the plugins browsing area upgraded, but you can also now view and search for themes.

Plugin Search

Another great addition to the WordPress codebase in 2.8 is enhanced plugin search.  For a long time, and still, plugin search is not that great.  2.8 will help fix a lot of those issues and give users a greater opportunity to find what they are looking for.